2024 MHC Program Year In Review: Team White Mamba


With the MHC season being done and the awards handed out, we take a look back at what year two of the MADE Hoops Circuit. How did a program’s season fare and who helped lead their teams up until Summer Finale? Assuming players stay within a program, what players are poised for a star making season in year three of the league? Today we take a look back at the year that was for Team White Mamba. Coached by former NBA player Brian Scalabrine, their 17U team and 16U team both looked like title contenders in year one, and both groups had plenty of success.


The 17U team went on an incredible regular season run, locking up the #1 seed and losing only one game to Rising Stars at DMV Live and then not losing again until they fell short in the Title game vs York Ballers. While the year didn’t end as they had hoped, it was overall a success.  2025 Forward Andrew Alekseyenko took home MVP honors and committed to Colgate shortly after. At 6-foot-7 his ability to start the break and attack the rim makes him hard to account for. With good footwork and touch out to the three point line, he was one of the most efficient scorers all year long. Ace Flagg proved that he’s a division one player in his own right thanks to his ability to score around the rim, rebound and block shots. The emotional leader for his team, 2025 wing Tim Bollin’s playmaking and defensive versatility were both key to White Mamba’s success. Transferring to  NEPSAC contender Newman will only help him boost his stock. The lone 2024 playing with TWM, Ray Pena brought shooting and toughness in spades to the floor. He will do the same at Bowdoin (D3) next season. Wings Jack Hynes and Chris Camoizzi as well as guard Abdiel Zapata all played important roles throughout the season and should play college basketball in their own right. 


The 16U team had a very good season in their own right, locking down the #7 seed for Summer Finale before going down in the 7-10 game in the second round. There’s plenty to be optimistic about moving forward though. 2027 wing Preston Bollin showcased his versatility as a defender and playmaker all year long while also stepping out and spacing the floor as a shooter. A trio of 2026s all look like lock division one players as well. 6-foot point guard Jacob Klass dazzled with his quick first step and decision making, while Ryan Bernard gave TWM another shooter with size at 6-foot-6. Big man Will Carty was a difference maker in the middle and there are few players who could hold up against him on the block. Assuming a large majority of this group is back next Spring, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them go on a similar run to their 17U counterparts. 


Again, there’s plenty of time between now and the start of next AAU season, where Team White Mamba will likely fill in some holes with new faces. It will be interesting to see how the program continues to grow, as it appears they’re on the verge of something big.


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